§ 43-44-06 — License required - Title - Abbreviations

1. Use of an earned, federally trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such
use does not give an individual the right to practice dietetics or nutrition, provide
medical nutrition therapy, or use the general titles of dietitian or nutritionist, unless an
individual is licensed under this chapter. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all of
the following are permissible:

a. An individual registered with the commission on dietetic registration may use the
title "registered dietitian" and "registered dietitian nutritionist" and the designation
of "RD" or "RDN".
b. An individual certified by the board of certification of nutrition specialists may use
the title "certified nutrition specialist" and the designation "CNS".
c. An individual certified by the American clinical board of nutrition may use the title
"diplomate, American clinical board of nutrition" and use the designation
"DACBN".
2. A person not licensed under this chapter may not do any of the following:
a. Provide medical nutrition therapy with or without compensation.
b. Use or allow a business entity or a business entity's employees, agents, or
representatives to use any of the following titles or abbreviations in association
with a person's name:
(1) Dietitian nutritionist or nutritionist.
(2) Dietitian or dietician.
(3) Nutrition counselor or nutrition specialist.
(4) LRD, LDN, or LN.
(5) Nutritional therapy practitioner or nutritional therapy consultant.
(6) Certified nutrition therapy practitioner.
(7) Master nutrition therapist.
(8) Licensed dietitian nutritionist, licensed registered dietitian, or licensed
nutritionist.
(9) Any other designation, words, letters, or insignia in connection with a name
indicating an offer or eligibility to provide medical nutrition therapy or
indicating a license to practice dietetics and nutrition or provide medical
nutrition therapy unless licensed under this chapter.
3. This section does not prohibit an individual from using an earned title trademarked by
the United States patent and trademark office.